Ultrasound Technician

Position Purpose:
To perform diagnostic medical ultrasound procedures to meet the needs of the providers of Community Health of South Dade, Inc.

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or completion of formal ultrasound training program. A minimum of one-year clinical experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer. Competency in high-risk obstetrical ultrasound.

Licensure / Certification:
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in OB/GYN, Abdomen, and small parts. Maintain continuing education. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills / Ability:
Work requires intense concentration and efficient work habits. Competency in OB/GYN, Abdomen, and small parts ultrasound. Ability to interact courteously and effectively with patients and providers.

Position:
Ultrasound Technologist

Position Responsibilities (This is a Non-Exempt Position)

• Performs all ultrasound procedures as outlined by department protocols, and consistently produces images of required diagnostic quality.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of the principles of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and patient care.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the equipment and its capabilities.
• Possesses technical discipline to observe, maintain, identify, and report primary and secondary equipment issues.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the ACR imaging standards, including, but not limited to: first and second trimester obstetrical ultrasound, GYN, abdomen, and small parts.
• Must be competent in the handling of patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatric age patients.
• Carefully and thoroughly completes radiologist work sheet identifying all findings.
• Demonstrates legible handwriting.
• Participates in and understands the principles of the quality management program.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of day-to-day operation of the department including scheduling reception, MIS, and film library.
• Copies images and knows the checkout procedure.
• Demonstrates good judgment when interacting with patients and an ability to organize work to obtain maximum quality and efficiency.
• Alerts supervisor of needed supplies before shortage is imminent.
• Always searches carefully for previous films.
• Files master jackets accurately.
• Works quickly and efficiently to complete studies within an appropriate time frame.